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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.16, 45,568.82 and 24,009.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.16, 45,568.82 and 24,009.09 is: 33,176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.16 : 45,568.82 = 24,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.16/45,568.82 = 24,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.16x = 45,568.82 × 24,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.16x = 1,094,065,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,065,960.60/32,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,176.48

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